AR 59-3 — Movement Of Cargo By Scheduled Military Air Transportation
AR 59-3 governs the use of scheduled military airlift for Army-sponsored air eligible materiel shipments to overseas destinations.
- Publication number: AR 59-3
- Title: MOVEMENT OF CARGO BY SCHEDULED MILITARY AIR TRANSPORTATION
- Date: 03/23/2017
- Proponent: G-4
- Status: ACTIVE
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AR 59-3 covers airlift clearance criteria, clearance procedures, transportation mode selection, and the Direct Support System and air lines of communication. It requires advance submission of transportation documents and establishes challenge, clearance, diversion, and shipment requirements.
Topics covered
- Airlift clearance criteria
- Airlift clearance procedures
- Scheduled military air transportation
- Transportation mode selection
- Direct Support System
- Air lines of communication
- Greensheeted cargo
Questions and answers
Who is authorized to clear Army cargo into the military airlift system?
Only LOGSA, as the AACA, will be authorized to clear Army cargo into the military airlift system. (paragraph 4)
What cargo is eligible for air transportation?
Any item that is air transportable and not prohibited from air movement because of its hazardous material classification will be considered eligible for air transportation. (paragraph 6)
Can the AACA challenge Army-sponsored cargo offered into the Defense Transportation System?
The AACA reserves the right to challenge any Army-sponsored cargo being offered into the Defense Transportation System. (paragraph 6)
Can cargo be released before the AACA provides air-clearance notification?
The consigner will not release cargo for shipment until notified of air-cleared status by the AACA. (paragraph 7)
How long does the AACA have to clear or divert a challenged shipment?
The AACA has 3 working days (72 hours) upon issuing a challenge to clear or divert a shipment. (paragraph 7)